Latest earthquakes near Province 1, Nepal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Province 1, Nepal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Province 1? If an earthquake is happening right now near Province 1, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Province 1 Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Province 1. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Province 1 and elsewhere.
Aug 26, 2026 08:37AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Jun 7, 2026 11:21PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Thimphu in Bhutan.
Province 1 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Province 1, Nepal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Province 1 roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Province 1 in 2025. A total of 178 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Province 1 that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Province 1 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Province 1 during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 394 | 93.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 6.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Province 1
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Province 1 occurred on Jan 7, 2025 06:50 local time (Asia/Kathmandu timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) north of Dharān, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Province 1 in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 61 kilometers (38 mi) north of Dharān. It is the strongest earthquake near Province 1 in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Province 1, Nepal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Province 1.
Earthquakes by city in Province 1
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Province 1, Nepal.
Use this regional Province 1 earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Triyuga, Inaruwa, Īṭahari̇̄, Khā̃dbāri̇̄, Dhankutā, Bhadrapur and Ilām.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Province 1.
When was the last earthquake in Province 1, Nepal?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Province 1 on the night of August 29, 2026 at 02:13 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 106km north-east of Dharān at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Province 1, Nepal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Province 1, Nepal?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Province 1 on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kathmandu). The center of this earthquake was located 61km northwest of Dharān at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Province 1 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Province 1, Nepal?
In the past 10 years, 423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Province 1. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
